The Forest of Dean Spring Classic sportive is now in its fourth year. The event starts and finishes in Monmouth and takes riders on an 85 mile ride through some of the best roads the area has to offer.

The route uses a clover leaf layout which means you are never more than 20 miles from the event village should your fitness let you down. A pasta party on Saturday night offers the chance to sign on early and is included in the entry fee.

As a result of the event’s popularity, the demand for places has increased year on year to the point where the organisers have had to add extra places. “When we reached our initial target of 750 riders, the demand kept growing so we renegotiated with local authorities to add extra places” Says Graham Temple, Wheels in Wheels CC event manager.

“We can now safely accommodate 1000 riders and have extra staff and facilities to help cope with the increase. You can enter on the line for a small surcharge, space permitting, but we do encourage you to enter beforehand to avoid disappointment”.

More info at www.forestofdeanspringclassic.co.uk.